GA bill would keep state aid for school districts that lower property taxes
Some Georgia school districts could see their property tax rates reduced under a House bill that would allow school districts with fewer real estate assets to continue receiving state aid even if their property tax rates are lowered. The House passed House Bill 987 161-12 on Tuesday, sending it to the Senate for further discussion. […]
Appellate panel hesitant to overturn NC Senate districts in redistricting suit
An appeals court on Thursday argued that boundaries approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature illegally weakened the ability of a broad swath of black voters to elect candidates they support in North Carolina’s new Senate seat starting this year. It considered a petition seeking an injunction to stop the use of the two electoral districts. . […]
‘Parents should know’: Kansas AG turns up the heat on school districts that ‘socially transition’ kids behind parents’ backs
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is heating up the case.troublesome district“It doubled down on the policies it supposedly allowed schools to do.”social transitionRepublican AGs have narrowed down the remaining violators to a small number of school districts, which they appear to be trying to crack down on. “When a child changes their gender identity, it […]
Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss
Three Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculum to curb summer learning loss, and the state’s education leaders say if the program is successful, it will be made permanent in all schools across the state. We are considering a transition. Select campuses in Marion, Alachua and Brevard counties were approached by lawmakers to make the […]
School Districts, Teachers Unions Kick Off ‘Black Lives Matter’ Week Of Action
Several school districts and teachers unions across the country are gearing up to recognize schools’ annual “Week of Action” promoting “restorative justice” and “trans-affirming,” from February 5th to February 9th. ing. Participating organizations include the Chicago Teachers Union, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Milwaukee Public Schools. “The founders and creators of Black Lives Matter […]
Boebert faces stiff competition in Colorado House race after switching districts: ‘should be very concerned’
colorado republican party Congresswoman Lauren BoebertHis mission to remain in the House of Representatives is becoming more difficult than some Republicans initially anticipated. Boebert announced in December that instead of seeking re-election in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, she would run for the House seat vacated by Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) in Colorado’s 4th District. In […]
House Democrats back slate of candidates challenging Republicans in competitive districts
House Democrats’ campaign arm has announced a slate of candidates to help challenge potentially vulnerable current House Republicans this year as they try to regain control of the House. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announces 17 “top tier” candidates in a release Monday as part of its “Red to Blue” program, which provides financial […]
Georgia Senate passes redrawn school board districts, critics claim new map doesn’t fix racial discrimination
National School Choice Week starts tomorrow. To mark the kickoff of “National School Choice Week,” American Federation for Children's Senior Research Fellow Corey DeAngelis joins “Fox & Friends Weekend” to discuss the National Education Association's launch of an anti-school choice campaign. . The Georgia Senate has passed a bill to reorganize the school board districts […]
Trump has favorability edge with these key voter groups in swing districts as 2024 race heats up
Former President Donald Trump is viewed more favorably than President Biden among potential suburban and independent voters in 2024 battleground states, according to a new poll. a signal investigation According to the poll, Trump had a 43% approval rating among suburbanites and a 40% approval rating among independents in 39 battleground congressional districts. Only 29% […]
Nikki Haley Scored Big in College Towns, Wealthy Districts
Nikki Haley had clear second-place wins in several of Iowa's college cities, but underperformed outside of the state's more prosperous cities. For example, in Johnson County, Haley scored At 34%, that's just 2% behind Donald Trump's 36%. This county is home to the University of Iowa. she scored In Story County, home to Iowa State […]